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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the alarming system?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that is low cost with high data throughputs, but must have security measures installed to protect the data?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "H"?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce transmission of historical data?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below connects to servers that share business data?
Which of the signalling methods below best represent the one used by Foundation fieldbus H1 for transmission?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in visual indications of data?
History management stores an enormous amount of process data. Which of the answers below represents the amount of different types of data stored?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would be responsible for integration of security measures such as encryption?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the block supports a cascade path and the value quality is good?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as the industry best suited to integrate a SCADA system?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to read the input status of coils on a slave device ?
Which of the wire types below is best suited for networks in office or business environments?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the firewall interacts with?
Which of the answers below best represents the affect of superimposed voltage or current on a signal?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as conditions resulting in poor product and increased energy waste?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the systems FCEs?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that licensing would be required for most applications?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
Which of the wire types below is best described as "requiring a tinned copper drain wire"?
Which answer below best describes a fieldbus communication standard that is not common in the industrial setting?
The TCP/IP protocol was designed for simplicity and speed. Which of the OSI layers below does the TCP/IP protocol interact with?
Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?